Google and Sun Announce Relationship, McNealy Says, "Lots

WPW_Feedbot · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 05:00 PM

The Google and Sun Microsystems press conference is over and word is that Google and Sun have announced a "multiyear" strategic relationship for Google to promote Sun's software like the Java desktop and OpenOffice to users. Bottom line: another potential jolt to Microsoft software dominanance especially MS Office. The relationship will begin with the optional inclusion of the Google Toolbar in upcoming downloads of the Java Runtime Environment. Financial terms were not disclosed but Sun CEO, Scott McNealy said, "There is going to be a lot of money flowing both ways if we do this thing right." Here's a review...